Malabar vs Maroubra
The verdict
Maroubra is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.90M versus $3.42M in Malabar. Maroubra rates higher for education (85 vs 62). Malabar is closer to the coast (40 m vs 1.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Maroubra rates higher (68 vs 49/100 in Malabar).
Scores
| Malabar | Maroubra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 79 |
| Transport | 51 | 59 |
| Education | 62 | 85 |
| Liveability | 84 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Malabar | Maroubra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,714 | 30,722 |
| Median age | 46 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,790 | $2,141 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 57.3% |
| Born in Australia | 68.7% | 53.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Malabar Stable · Maroubra Stable
Property
| Malabar | Maroubra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.42M | $2.90M |
| Median unit price | $2.05M | $1.18M |
| House price YoY | -25.9% | -12.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,470 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Malabar | Maroubra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 445 | 137 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 106 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 361 | 257 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,688 | 5,267 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Malabar | Maroubra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 11 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,079 | 1,077 |
See the full school list on each profile: Malabar · Maroubra
Transport
| Malabar | Maroubra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 136 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.5 km | 5.7 km |
Liveability
| Malabar | Maroubra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 23 |
| Parks | 9 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 64 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 40 m | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.0 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 160 m | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Malabar | Maroubra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,714 | 30,722 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,893 | 32,121 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,127 | 32,980 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.94% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Malabar or Maroubra?
Maroubra has the higher residential safety score (Malabar 49/100 vs Maroubra 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Malabar or Maroubra?
Maroubra is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.90M versus $3.42M.
Which has better schools, Malabar or Maroubra?
Malabar has a higher average school ICSEA (Malabar 1079 vs Maroubra 1077; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Malabar or Maroubra?
Maroubra has the higher transport score (Malabar 51/100 vs Maroubra 59/100).
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